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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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I looked at them in Daytona and ordered one to test it out. they were out of stock on the clamps for the Carlini bars. Can't wait to see how it works.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 07:07 PM
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Old post but...I just got a Windvest for my Deuce 14x16 had a hell of a time setting it up..had to move my tach up a bit and fuss a bit..ok so its on and I cant seem to find the"Sweet Spot" moved it forward,then back up down.it sits a bit under my chin so I know that's ok,highest it will go,.I still get really bad head bobble and glasses rattle..tried all day back in forth and on the freeway..It is right in line with the forks as going forward did not help..any help would be appreciated TY
 

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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AR-15 DEUCE
Old post but...I just got a Windvest for my Deuce 14x16 had a hell of a time setting it up..had to move my tach up a bit and fuss a bit..ok so its on and I cant seem to find the"Sweet Spot" moved it forward,then back up down.it sits a bit under my chin so I know that's ok,highest it will go,.I still get really bad head bobble and glasses rattle..tried all day back in forth and on the freeway..It is right in line with the forks as going forward did not help..any help would be appreciated TY
I had one on my old Heritage that worked great. The top of the shield was just below my eyesight. When I tried it lower, I got a lot of buffeting. Those few inches can make a huge difference.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 09:20 PM
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Thanks for the reply...Just frustrated, I have had this bike 12 yrs and now I said well maybe its time,It looks good but I spent all day adjust ride repeat,all day I have searched the forums and its mixed up down forward back...done that,Guess Im just bummed,looking for someone to say do this.hahaa
 
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 09:31 PM
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It took me riding with the shield just loose enough to push and pull with one hand until I found the sweet spot. Just a very tiny variation on its placement will cause me discomfort. Try pulling it towards you rather than pushing away. Can you see the angle in this pic? Windvest windshield-photo140.jpg
 
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 09:43 PM
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Yes it is way toward you..I had it way forward and now its in line with my forks.I didn't try pulling it back any more
 
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 09:47 PM
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I think the mindset is that they are supposed to be inline but something with the curvature etc makes it work better (for me at least) at this angle. Good luck. I hope this helps.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 09:49 PM
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Thanks for the Chim in..
Ride safe
 
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 06:04 PM
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Update...Just got off the phone with Doug at Windvest,We were texting and I was sending Pictures,I have a 16" adjusted all the way up,he is sending me out a 18" very happy and a big TY to Customer service with Windvest and Doug.It should take care of my problems...
 
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 09:46 PM
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I just ordered a 16 for the Slim!
 
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